Product review: Stick It Anchor Pin

[Slim to None]

Wow! What can I say about the Stick It Anchor Pin I just got, the thing is incredible! $85 bucks with tax, granted you don’t get the push button feature with the Power Pole, but it was just as handy. I bought the 7’ version for double duty on the aluminum boat and the new kayak. All you do is slide the small end of the lanyard onto the pin and attach the large loop end to the cleat and presto your anchor is ready! There’s a short lanyard and a longer one. I like to use the longer one and keep it attached to the cleat, all you have to do is push the pin into the bottom at least a foot and it will hold. I anchored us in water 8’ deep by pushing the pin under water the length of my arm and it held firm. My Sea Ark is 18’ and is probably the same weight as a 19 DLX, so I know the pin would hold a 21DLX without any problems. There has been only one spot where the bottom was too hard to get a bite into, but it has held us in current, wind, boat wakes, and 2-3’ swells. The pin flexes to take up some of the shock which gives it amazing holding power. If the price of a Power Pole is keeping you from buying one, try this and you might not feel you need one anymore. I happy using this method, very easy to deploy while fishing and using the trolling motor.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/FL_SurfGator/001.jpg

http://www.stickitanchorpins.com/

[Big Will]

Great report Slim. Reminds me of the way we used to stake off with a cypress or cedar pole in the old days. Makes perfect sense that the modern technology of graphite and laminated fiberglass should take the place of those old style technologies. Next thing you know Broke beach will have one made of PVC. *Cheers*

[sullivansisland]

I've been considering a Cajun Anchor (www.cajunanchor.com (http://www.cajunanchor.com)); prices are similar. I like the idea of something a little lighter than solid stainless; however I think you can anchor in deeper water with the Cajun... Any thoughts?

Slim? Do you think the Anchor Pin will hold a 218DLV in current and wind?

[boogieblues50]

Hey SI
You have to be carefull with the cajun anchors...if they get up under your boat in shallow water they can ding the crap out of the boat...a composite shaft seem like the way to go...I cant decide now if I want one thats has a guide hooked to the boat or not...Sorrta leaning to the stick it...it can be used all around the boat...I like that idea....Oh by the way my old cajun homemade anchor made a fine anchor pole for a dog run...lol....old ranger boat had quite a few scars from it...BoogieBlues

[Slim to None]

the Stick It Anchor is incredibly light compared to a solid stainless rod. i like the fact that you can move your attachment point anywhere on the boat. the other drawback to having something attached to you transom to slide the pin through is, at least i've been told, that sometimes when the boat puts sideways stress on the pin it can be hard to remove from the mount. with the Stick It you just pull the rope until you can grab the handle and pull straight up.

and yes i think it would hold a 218DLV in most conditions. if you're worried about anchoring in deeper water, get the longer (8') Stick it and you could anchor in up to probably 9-10' of water. just push the pin down under water as far as your arm will reach and it will hold.

and yes i'd be worried about a stainless rod doing ding damage to the side of your boat if you were to get over top of it. i dont think that would be a problem with the composite Stick It.

[Redfish]

Slim, I have a buddy who just got a Stick it and used it last week with a 18 ft Hewes. He really likes it. His Hewes weighs as much as my 21 DLX (and it sure cost a lot more), but he says the pole did the job fine. For us Big Bend fishermen, we rarely have to anchor in more than 8 foot anyway.

[Gunnar]

Thanks for the post Slim.

I think this is just what I'm looking for. I've tried using my push pole upside down to stake off but it's too cumbersome. I keep a mushroom anchor in a bucket to stop and hold a position but that's kinda awkward too.

I'm not going to spend the money on a power pole. I think the Stick It anchor is a good solution. If I keep the lanyard attached to a cleat and the pole in a rod holder I should be able to deploy it quickly and quietly.

Thanks again ! *Cheers*

Gregg

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

I never fish in that shallow water now, but as a kid we used to fish very shallow with a wood boat(not a skiff) and all we did was tie a rock big enough to lift it in piece of 10 foot rope and that was it. What about that and save 80 bucks for gas?